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What would it be like to have a unicorn as your own special friend? Meet Sarah who lives in the forest with her Aunt Mag. Aunt Mag used to be a nice witch until a magic spell blew up in her face and turned her heart into stone. Now all Aunt Mag thinks about is being a powerful witch and making Sarah's life miserable. One night, while gathering toads and spiders in the woods for Aunt Mag, Sarah discovers a beautiful unicorn who fills her nights with adventure and joy. What will Aunt Mag do if she discovers her secret friend whose horn is magical? This book has an easy-to-read story with detailed black and white illustrations that will delight the reader.
Similar books: The Foolish Giant by Bruce and Katherine Coville
Reviewed by: mb
Date read: 7/27/2009
ISBN-10: 0397318731
ISBN-13: 9780397318735
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Scaredy Squirrel
Melanie Watt (2006), 40 pages
Illustrated by Melanie Watt
Audience: 1st Grade - 3rd Grade
Scaredy Squirrel is afraid of ever leaving his tree. There are too many scary things out there. One day, he accidentally falls out of the tree and finds out he can fly. He is a flying squirrel. This is so much fun he decides to jump out of the tree every day. The world really isn't so scary any more.
Awards won: Monarch Award
Reviewed by: rn
Date read: 5/19/2009
ISBN-10: 1553379594
ISBN-13: 9781553379591
Scat, Cat!
Alyssa Satin Capucilli (2010), 32 pages
Illustrated by Paul Meisel
Audience: Preschool - 2nd Grade
A small cat is lost. Everywhere, everyone says, 'Scat, Cat!' The cat has no place to go. Will the small cat ever find home? Follow the small cat on this journey to find a place to be welcomed. (Reading Level: 2.6)
Reviewed by: emc
Date read: 5/13/2011
ISBN-10: 0061177547
ISBN-13: 9780061177545
Sea Horse: The Shyest Fish in the Sea
Chris Butterworth (2006), 32 pages
Illustrated by John Lawrence
Audience: Preschool - 3rd Grade
What fish has the head of a horse, a tail like a monkey, tiny prickles down its back like a dragon, and a pouch like a kangaroo? By the title, I bet you can guess- it is a sea horse. But did you know that sea horses can change color and are the only male fish that can be 'pregnant'. This book has a great way of supplying a lot on information is a fun and informative way.
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0763629898
ISBN-13: 9780763629892
Sebastian Super Sleuth and the Stars-In-His-Eyes Mystery
Mary Blount Christian (1987), 57 pages
Audience: 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade
Sebastian belongs to Detective John Quincy Jones. Unfortunately, John can't detect his way out of a donut bag. Luckily for him, Sebastian is quite talented at detective work, he just wishes someone would notice, even John. Finally Sebastian gets his break. The owners of Chummy the Wonder Dog have requested that John AND Sebastian fly to Hollywood, to help solve a mystery on the set of Chummy 's new movie. Can Sebastian catch the culprit before Chummy's movie gets canceled? Read Sebastian (Super Sleuth) and the Stars in-His-Eyes Mystery to find out.
Book Series: Sebastian Super Sleuth
Reviewed by: sc
Date read: 4/13/2009
ISBN-10: 0027185400
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